Lebanon’s army commander, General Rudolf Haykal, travels to Pakistan at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart, Field Marshal Asim Munir, according to statements from the Lebanese military. Multiple outlets report that the visit takes place amid ongoing regional efforts to mediate tensions involving the United States and Iran. Pakistan continues to push for talks intended to prevent further escalation, while several issues are cited as sources of strain, including Israel’s ongoing attacks on Lebanon. Both sources frame the trip as part of a broader diplomatic and mediation environment, with Pakistan seeking to engage stakeholders connected to the US-Iran conflict. The Lebanese military’s announcement emphasizes the bilateral nature of the invitation and the timing of the visit, linking it to current attempts to de-escalate. The reports do not provide additional details on the agenda or specific outcomes of Haykal’s meeting plans in Pakistan.
Lebanon’s army chief visits Pakistan amid efforts to mediate US-Iran tensions
Lebanon’s army commander, General Rudolf Haykal, travels to Pakistan at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart, Field Marshal Asim Munir, according to statements from the Lebanese military. Multi...
- Lebanon’s army commander General Rudolf Haykal travels to Pakistan.
- He goes at the invitation of Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir.
- Pakistan is working to mediate talks related to preventing a wider US-Iran conflict.
- The reports link the timing to Israel’s ongoing attacks on Lebanon.
- The Lebanese military announces the trip.
Lebanon's army says its commander has left for Pakistan at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart as attempts continue to engage the US and Iran in talks.
2 months agoLebanon army chief heads to Pakistan amid Iran war mediation Lebanon’s army commander is travelling to Pakistan, the Lebanese military says, as Islamabad continues its push to help end the US-Israel war on Iran. General Rudolf Haykal is making the visit at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart, Field Marshal Asim Munir. The trip comes as Pakistan works to mediate talks aimed at stopping the war, with Israel’s ongoing attacks on Lebanon among the key points of tension.
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